[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 74 (Wednesday, June 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1084]
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       THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARYLAND REHABILITATION CENTER

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                        HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 10, 1998

  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to the 
Maryland Rehabilitation Center, which is celebrating its 25th 
Anniversary on June 19, 1998. Since opening its doors in 1973, the 
Center has gained international recognition as a provider of quality 
comprehensive rehabilitation services. At the Center, more than 50,000 
individuals with disabilities have received the services they need to 
help them reach employment goals and achieve greater independence.
  Located on 14 acres in northeast Baltimore, Maryland, the Maryland 
Rehabilitation Center is operated by the Maryland State Department of 
Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services. It is one of only nine 
comprehensive vocational rehabilitation centers in the United States, 
and has earned an international reputation for its innovative approach 
to helping individuals circumvent or compensate for their disabilities.
  In carrying out its mission, the Center offers a wide variety of 
services, including evaluations, therapies, and training programs. In 
helping those with disabilities become as independent as possible, the 
Center helps identify suitable vocational goals and therapy needs.
  Occupational training is offered in 12 areas, including office 
technology, computer programming, automotive repair and cosmetology. 
The Center often works with employers to hire qualified individuals who 
have the skills to do the job. In addition, the Center also offers 
remedial education, counseling, driver's education and specialized 
services for individuals who are deaf and/or blind.
  I hope that my colleagues will join me in saluting the Maryland 
Rehabilitation Center for its dedication and commitment to helping 
those with disabilities achieve their goals for employment and 
independence. The Center's pioneering work has given thousands of 
individuals an opportunity to achieve success.

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